Congratulations to all of our adult participants on all of their achievements during this difficult year! All of our Villa participants will receive certificates of recognition as well as a gift, which this year is a Villa lunch cooler. We also want to congratulate our special award winners! You can learn more about our special award winners in the livestream, and we've also included their names, photos, and descriptions below. Great job everyone!
Mary Bishop
ADULT DAY PROGRAM
Award Presented by:
Helen Dersjant, ADP Skills Instructor III
"Mary is so much fun. When she comes into the program, she’s already smiling and laughing, and she gets every subtle nuance that goes on in the conversations around her. She really participates."
Waynesha Strawder
ADULT DAY PROGRAM
Award Presented by:
Sylvia Snyder, ADP Skills Instructor
"She loves a good conversation and her laugh is just as contagious as her smile. Nothing holds her back. Although she is limited to movement, she will get up and dance if Keith Sweat is playing."
Marrissa Jackson
DIMENSIONS DAY PROGRAM
Award Presented by:
Judith Valmonte, Dimensions Skills Instructor
"She has exhibited amazing growth since returning to in-person services at the Dimensions building. She arrives with a joyful spirit and smile that lights up the building."
Rosa Salcedo
DIMENSIONS DAY PROGRAM
Award Presented by:
Jupiter Martinez, Dimensions Skills Instructor
"She has been a valuable contributor during the Zoom sessions. [...] Her energy, charm, and acts of kindness have been contagious around the Dimensions building."
Jacinto Loera
CIP - PASADENA
Award Presented by:
Perla Moran, CIP Administrator (Pasadena)
"Jacinto has adapted to all the changes that we have made due to COVID, and he has done such a great job."
Joyce Mendoza
CIP - PASADENA
Award Presented by:
Jordan Paggett, CIP Living Skills Instructor
"For the entirety of her career so far in CIP, Joyce has been hard-working, ready to accept/adapt to any of the obstacles she has come across, such as all of things throughout COVID. Joyce earned this award by being kind and dedicated."
Suzen Baumann
CIP - WEST REGION
Award Presented by:
Gina Soroko, ILS Case Coordinator (West Region)
"Suzen engages with not only staff, but also her CIP family during these Zoom sessions. She is always quick with a compliment and shares her opinion while listening to what others have to say."
Nicholas Rigali
CIP - WEST REGION
Award Presented by:
Gina Soroko, ILS Case Coordinator (West Region)
"It’s been rewarding to see Nick’s growth over the last year, especially with the change in the way the CIP Program has had to function."
Carl Norgaard
RESIDENTIAL PROGRAM
Award Presented by:
Dino Gotladera, Administrator for Wagner and Murphy Houses
"He kept watching movies in his room, getting some news, and the good thing is that he show us or he tell us what the news is about. [...] He is really helping with chores inside the house."
Kathryn Trimble
RESIDENTIAL PROGRAM
Award Presented by:
Marites Beltran, Administrator for Allen and Wynn Houses
"When her housemates are gone for [a] home visit, she always offers to help and do the chores for them. Also, she help the staff, and also she’s very kind."
Anthony Vega Fujioka
EMPLOYMENT - PASADENA
Award Presented by:
Renae Kuykendall, Lead Job Coach (Pasadena)
"Anthony is always on time and has perfect attendance. He is also very polite and helpful with his customers."
Vibe Thotapalli
EMPLOYMENT - WEST REGION
Award Presented by:
Shaina Olmedo, Job Coach (West Region)
"He loves to work and he has a great attitude, and that’s why we chose him for this award."
Daniel Thompson
EMPLOYMENT - WEST REGION
Award Presented by:
Julie Christian, Job Coach (West Region)
"He’s always got a positive demeanor, and he’s always respectful to job coaches."
Eric Condarcure
ILS - WEST REGION
Award Presented by:
Irene Racius, ILS/CIP Program Manager (West Region)
". In the last three years, we have had the pleasure of seeing the huge strides that Eric has made in his life, and are proud to honor him."
Mark Garboski
ILS - WEST REGION
Award Presented by:
Irene Racius, ILS/CIP Program Manager (West Region)
"Mark is punctual, communicates with his managers, and is always ready to take on more responsibilities."
Eileen McFadden
ILS - PASADENA
Award Presented by:
Shaniece McClain, ILS Skills Instructor
"Any challenges that you face, you overcome them. Any goals you set for yourself, you achieve them, and because of that, this award is so for you."
JD Peters
EMPLOYMENT & ILS - PASADENA
Award Presented by:
Mirka Guerrero, ILS/SLS Lead Staff (Pasadena)
"JD is always willing to learn and accomplish his goals. From meal prepping, to shopping in the community, JD has come a long way."
& Renae Kuykendall, Lead Job Coach (Pasadena)
"JD always has a smile on his face and he never complains. JD is very funny and a pleasure to work with."
